"Melanie Jackson is a talent to watch." — WritersWrite.com

Halloween is Chloe Boston’s favorite holiday, and this year, she’s certain her carefully crafted pumpkin carving will take first prize. But the night before the big competition, disaster strikes—someone uses Mr. Jackman’s giant pumpkin as a weapon to squash the town’s most unpopular dentist. Now, instead of celebrating the season with cider and candy, Chloe finds herself tangled in yet another mystery.

Hope Falls doesn’t need this kind of publicity, and Chloe can’t let a rogue pumpkin ruin her favorite time of year. With her loyal dog, Blue, by her side and a little help from her ever-resourceful writer’s group, she sets out to track down the culprit. But with a long list of potential suspects and more tricks than treats along the way, solving this case won’t be easy. Can Chloe crack the Great Pumpkin Caper before the town’s Halloween festivities are ruined forever?

A delightful mystery, this festive whodunit is perfect for fans of Nancy Pickard and Susan Conant.

⭐ “I was delighted to find Chloe Boston and all of Melanie Jackson’s series.” — Connie Shelton, author of the Charlie Parker and Samantha Sweet Mystery Series

⭐ “I fell in love with Chloe Boston; she’s an enormous spirit in a tiny package, and endearingly human. Go Chloe!” — Lisa Cach, author of Wake Unto Me

⭐ “Chloe Boston is a pint-sized detective with a giant-sized heart. I couldn’t put this book down!” — Cozy Mystery Reviews

⭐ “Melanie Jackson spins a charming, witty, and fast-paced mystery that will have you laughing and guessing until the very end.” — Mystery Lovers’ Digest

⭐ “A delightful Halloween treat! Chloe Boston is the kind of heroine you just have to root for.” — Best Cozy Reads

📚 "A wickedly sexy tale!" — Christine Feehan, New York Times Bestselling Author (on The Selkie)
📚 "...delivers sizzling romance and ghoulish thrills at a breathtaking clip." — Publishers Weekly (on Traveler)
📚 "Readers of Laurel K. Hamilton will enjoy this complex tale..." — Booklist (on Still Life)

Melanie Jackson is the award-winning author of more than 100 novels published in multiple languages. She lives with her writer husband and bossy cat in Las Vegas—where it’s nearly impossible to grow pumpkins (or anything else). When she’s not writing, she devotes time to gardening and supporting animal charities.

Three-time RT Reviewers' Choice Award nominee. Twice nominated for RT’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

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